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Attitudes Toward Women and Work, 1978 (ICPSR 22860)

Principal Investigator(s):Huber, Joan, Ohio State University

Summary:

This study, which was conducted in 1978, involved interviews with a national sample of 2,002 individuals, including both members of 682 married couples. Respondents were asked what they thought about women working, how this might impact family life, as well as other issues affecting the nation. Specific questions covered female employment history, job responsibilities, childcare, income, labor union participation, decision-making in the family, household responsibilities, divorce, abortion, spo... (more info)

This study, which was conducted in 1978, involved interviews with a national sample of 2,002 individuals, including both members of 682 married couples. Respondents were asked what they thought about women working, how this might impact family life, as well as other issues affecting the nation. Specific questions covered female employment history, job responsibilities, childcare, income, labor union participation, decision-making in the family, household responsibilities, divorce, abortion, spousal abuse, sexual harassment in the workplace, and expectations about the consequences of passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. Demographic variables include age, sex, religious preference, racial status, marital status, and income.

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Universe:
Adults aged 18-65 living in households with telephones in the United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii).

Data Types:
survey data

Data Collection Notes:

The responses for unmarried individuals are not included in this data collection.

Methodology

Sample:
The sampling involved a two stage design for random-digit dialing. Please see the study documentation for further information.

Mode of Data Collection:
telephone interview

Response Rates:
Of the 2,462 eligible persons, the investigators conducted interviews with 2,002 individuals (81.3 percent). Please see the study documentation for further information.

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